THEY AREN'T JUST BEAUTIFUL BAUBLES...

Rubies do occur naturally due to several elements, primarily chromium and ranging in color from pink to "blood-red". The world's most famous and expensive ruby is called the Sunrise Ruby that's over 25 carats and is considered to be one of the rarest gemstones on earth. This one-of-a-kind stone went at auction for a whopping 30 million in May 2015 :0

Among other natural gems, the diamond is the only thing that is harder in regards to the Mohs mineral hardness scale, making the ruby one of the strongest gemstones around! In the U.S., if a ruby doesn't meet the saturation standards, then it's classified as a pink sapphire instead; this way of identification is fairly new, starting in the 20th century .

These beautiful gems can be found all over the world from Sri Lanka, Nepal, and India- to here in the United States: Montana, North & South Carolina, and Wyoming. I'm sure you're wondering by now Well that's nice to know about rubies...but what do they do for my skin?! This pretty mineral provides excellent brightening abilities with anti-aging properties to boot!

They also provide work as great exfoliators and skin plumpers too- leaving your skin feeling and looking luminous and fresh. Want to try a product that contains this awesome element??? You're in luck- I recently came across a great one that I wanted to share with all of you today...check out my verdict of dr.brandt's Glow Revitalizing Retinol Eye Cream below:

THE VERDICT:

dr.brandt

Glow

revitalizing retinol eye cream

with Ruby Crystal Complex

$55

*find at drbrandtskincare.com!

I was a bit hesitant that I would really LOVE this product although it's definitely not due to dr.brandt's quality. Thus far, I've absolutely loved all of the items from any of his lines that I've tried and I should have known this product was no different :) If you're wondering if utilizing rubies in your skincare routine makes any difference at all and you want something that proves it does- this is the way to go. Glow made a noticeable change almost right away which was nice, since it has ingredients that provide light-reflecting qualities.

But the real changes started to come after I used the product for a few days and I can see that the area around my eyes is healthier and my skin tone is more even as well- with a marked improvement in those pesky dark circles that often lurk around. There was no skin irritation, even with continued usage and this was something of a concern as I have super sensitive skin and this product in particular contains a Ruby Crystal Complex + Retinol. These ingredients- especially combined, can cause my skin to become irritated, but I had no issues with this eye cream :)

At over $50, this may be a bit more than some want to spend on an eye cream and I could relate, but I can attest to its effectiveness and excellent quality. The cute pink pump bottle is well-designed as well, which means you won't waste the product and can easily get out just the needed amount for each application- every time! I would highly recommend this product to any woman of any age who would like to improve the area around their eyes including hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, dark circles, puffiness, and lines.

CAFFEINE...THE ANTIOXIDANT POWERHOUSE:

There really are benefits when it comes to skincare and caffeine, but let me share a bit with you first about what it exactly is! Caffeine is actually a stimulant of the CNS or Central Nervous System and can be found in things like nuts, seeds, and leaves of South American and East Asian native plant species.

Examples include: kola nuts, leaves of the tea bush, and yaupon holly leaves. The most common and well-known source of caffeine comes from the coffee seed- which often and mistakenly called a "bean"! Caffeine can be extracted from the plant by utilizing infusion or steeping in water.

The beauty of this substance, is that it has the ability to lower your risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, in addition to increase your alertness and attention :) I'm sure that by now however, you are wondering what exactly does caffeine to for your skin?...

SKIN BENEFITS OF CAFFEINE:

Want to reduce inflammation and under-eye puffiness?! Give caffeine a try! Once it penetrates your skin, it aids in blood vessel constriction that can also reduce redness too :)

Looking to eliminate under-eye dark circles? Caffeine does the trick by restricting blood vessels and reducing their appearance and giving skin firmness!

CHECK OUT THIS GREAT PRODUCT CONTAINING CAFFEINE:

VIVANTSKINCARE

Wink Eye Rejuvenation Cream

$57.50

With grape seed oil, caffeine, hyaluronic acid, and kojic acid- this eye cream is packed full of awesome ingredients that ensure its effectiveness. I LOVE the pump action bottle that is well-designed too :) What really made me a fan of this product from VIVANTSKINCARE, is that I always get instant results with every usage- plus I'm getting the joy of long-term effects as I continue to use each day!

I really noticed what a difference this eye cream made on my dark circles, puffiness, and it's even helped with the softening the fine lines around my eyes as well. It's super gentle, which means you can use this product even if you have sensitive skin.

You will notice a significant improvement with skin firmness and the area around your eyes really will look more rejuvenated as the name suggests ;) Great for any skin type and age, I would highly recommend this product from VIVANTSKINCARE to anyone.